Chef/Assistant Culinary Director

WesleyLife Career•Pella, IA

About The Position

The Assistant Culinary Director directs the overall operation of the kitchen, tray service, and dining room areas. The role assists with preparation, service, and cleanup for catering events; completes staffing schedules; and monitors food for visual appearance, quality, proper temperature, portion size, and dietary needs. Under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director, the Assistant Culinary Director assists with interviewing, payroll, and training and monitoring the performance of the dining service team. The role also seeks resident involvement in menu planning and service feedback, maintains organized food and supply storage areas and accurate inventory records, completes physical inventory as directed, and covers absent team members as needed to keep operations running smoothly. This is a full-time position with varied hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends as needed. The employer requires a successful pre-hire health assessment and drug screen and does not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

Successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment.
Successfully complete a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Direct the overall operation of the kitchen, tray service, and dining room areas.
Assist with preparation, service, and cleanup for catering events.
Complete staffing schedules.
Inspect and monitor food for visual appearance, quality, proper temperature, portion size, and dietary needs.
Assist with the interview process and payroll under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director.
Train and monitor the performance of the dining service team.
Seek resident involvement in menu planning and obtain feedback about service.
Stock and organize food and supply storage areas.
Maintain accurate inventory records and complete physical inventory as directed.
Perform absent team members’ duties when necessary to ensure smooth operations.